Farmhouse faux reclaimed lumber headboard

Submitted by wacman on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 12:31

A simple headboard with new pine, distressed to resemble worn barn wood or other reclaimed lumber.  I used a wire brush drill bit to eat away at the soft wood of the outside frame, raising the grain and adding a tremendous amount of texture.  The inside planks are full-width boards that I scored with a circular saw to create false joints.  Each section was stained with a different hue to emulate individual reclaimed planks.  I coated with a layer of semi-gloss polycrylic and then a coat of clear cream wax.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax stains (espresso, classic grey, mahogany & ebony), Minwax semi-gloss polycrylic, American Decor Clear Cream Wax
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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